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A member asked:

3 weeks after total thyroidectomy there is a small hole in the middle of the incision, nothing is draining, is this normal?

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Can be normal: This can be a normal thing, but best to check with your surgeon.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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